Contents
Part 1 · Defined expressions in this Act
1Defined expressions in this Act#
In this Act—• “the New Drivers Order” means the Road Traffic (New Drivers) (Northern Ireland) Order 1998,• “the Offenders Order” means the Road Traffic Offenders (Northern Ireland) Order 1996,• “the Order of 1981” means the Road Traffic (Northern Ireland) Order 1981,• “the Order of 1995” means the Road Traffic (Northern Ireland) Order 1995,• “the Order of 2007” means the Road Traffic (Northern Ireland) Order 2007.
Part 2 · Drink-driving
Evidential specimens
6Choice of specimens#
Article 19 of the Order of 1995 (choice of specimens of breath) is amended asfollows—
(a)for the title, substitute “ Lower of 2 specimens of breath to be used ”,
(b)in paragraph (1), the words “Subject to paragraph (2),” are omitted,
(c)paragraphs (2), (2A) and (3) are omitted.
Part 3 · Learner and new drivers
Changes to restrictions on learner and new drivers
19Changes to restrictions on learner and new drivers#
(1)The Order of 1981 is amended as follows.
(2)Article 19 (speed limit for holders of provisional licences) is omitted.
(3)For Articles 19A (restrictions on newly qualified drivers) and 19B (speed limit for vehicle displaying R plate), substitute—“19AB 1 Except as provided in paragraph (11), this Article applies toany person who becomes a qualified driver.2 On becoming a qualified driver the person shall, for the new driverperiod, be subject to the relevant specified restriction.3 The relevant specified restriction shall apply to the person while heis driving on a road a motor vehicle of a class prescribed (and which is of the class affected by the restriction) in respect of which he was not, immediately before he became a qualified driver, entitled to hold or obtain a full licence.4 In determining when the new driver period expires, any time duringwhich a person is disqualified from holding or obtaining a licence, or holds a provisional licence only, shall be disregarded.5 The specified restrictions are—a as respects a motor vehicle of a class prescribed for the purposes of paragraph (3), a requirement that a distinguishing mark of such a nature as may be prescribed shall be displayed, in such manner as may be prescribed, on any such motor vehicle while it is being driven by a person to whom this Article applies (“the driver”),b subject to paragraph (7), in so far as a class prescribed for the purposes of paragraph (3) comprises category B motor vehicles, as respects a category B motor vehicle, a restriction that there must be a relevant accompanying person in the vehicle in a front passenger seat in accordance with paragraph (6) while—i the driver is under 24 years of age and driving on a road,ii the driver is driving at any time between 11 pm and 6 am,iii there is more than one passenger in the vehicle (in addition to the relevant accompanying person), andiv disregarding one such passenger (who may be any person), any other such passenger is a relevant passenger.6 For the purposes of paragraph (5)(b), in a vehicle that has more thanone front seat in addition to the driver's seat, a relevant accompanying person—a while he is the only person (apart from the driver) in the front of the vehicle, may be seated in any of the other front seats,b while he is not the only person (apart from the driver) in the front of the vehicle, must be seated in the front seat immediately next to the driver's seat.7 The specified restriction in paragraph (5)(b) shall not apply wherethe motor vehicle is being used for emergency purposes or in the course of training for such use.8 Any person who contravenes any of the specified restrictions shall beguilty of an offence under this Order.9 It is a defence in proceedings for an offence under paragraph (8)which is attributable to contravention of the specified restriction in paragraph (5)(b) for a person to show that he exercised all due diligence to avoid committing such an offence.10 Where the Department grants or returns a licence to any personwho (while driving a motor vehicle of a class specified in the licence) will be subject to any of the specified restrictions for any period during the currency of the licence, the licence shall specify (in such manner as the Department may determine) the following—a the specified restriction concerned,b the new driver period applicable to the restriction,c the class of vehicles affected by the restriction,d that the holder is subject to the specified restriction for the period while driving vehicles of that class.11 This Article does not apply—a to a person who at a time before passing a test of competence to drive a category A2 motorcycle or a category A motorcycle held, for a continuous period of not less than 2 years or for periods amounting in aggregate to not less than 2 years, a full licence authorising the person to drive a category A1 motorcycle,b to a person who is required to pass a test of competence to drive by virtue of—i an order under Article 41 of the Offenders Order (or section 36 of the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988), orii Article 6 of, or paragraph 6 or 9 of Schedule 1 to, the Road Traffic (New Drivers) (Northern Ireland) Order 1998 (or section 4 of, or paragraph 6 or 9 of Schedule 1 to, the Road Traffic (New Drivers) Act 1995),c to such extent and in such circumstances as may be prescribed, to a person holding a licence by reason of a test passed by him at a time when he held a licence or permit which, by virtue of an order made under the Motor Vehicles (International Circulation) Act 1952, entitled him to drive motor vehicles in Northern Ireland,d to the holder of a licence authorising him to drive, or to a person driving, motor vehicles of such classes or in such circumstances as may be prescribed.19AC 1 This Article applies for the purposes of Article 19AB.2 A person “becomes a qualified driver” by passing any of thefollowing tests—a a test of competence to drive prescribed by virtue of Article 5(3),b a Great Britain test of competence to drive which corresponds to such a test,c a test of competence which, under Article 5(7), is a sufficient test,d a test of competence to drive for the purpose of obtaining a British forces licence.3 “Relevant specified restriction” means such of the specifiedrestrictions as affects the motor vehicle concerned; and “the specified restrictions” means the restrictions specified in Article 19AB(5).4 The “new driver period” means—a as respects the specified restriction in paragraph (5)(a) of Article 19AB, the period of 2 years after the day on which the person becomes a qualified driver,b as respects the specified restriction in paragraph (5)(b) of that Article, the period of 6 months after the day on which the person becomes a qualified driver.5 A person is a “relevant passenger” if he—a is 14 years of age or over but under 21 years of age,b is not, in relation to the person driving (“the driver”), any of the relationships mentioned in paragraph (6), andc is not a person in respect of whom the driver is entitled to a carer's allowance by virtue of section 70 of the Social Security Contributions and Benefits (Northern Ireland) Act 1992.6 The relationships are—a a spouse or civil partner of the driver,b a brother, sister, half-brother or half-sister of the driver,c a child of the family.7 A person is a “child of the family”, in relation to the driver, if(whether or not he has at any time lived in the same household as the driver), has been treated by the driver as a child of his family.8 A person is a “relevant accompanying person” if he—a is 21 years of age or over,b holds a full licence, andc has held the full licence for a continuous period of not less than 3 years or for periods amounting in aggregate to not less than 3 years.9 A motor vehicle is being “used for emergency purposes” if it is beingused for—a fire and rescue, ambulance, police, military, customs or coastguard purposes, orb such other purposes as may be prescribed.10 The reference in paragraph (9)(a) to ambulance purposes includes areference to the purposes of a mobile coronary care unit.11 Regulations under paragraph (5)(a) of Article 19AB shall not bemade unless a draft of the regulations has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, the Assembly.12 The Department may by order amend—a paragraph (5)(b) of Article 19AB by—i adding any further category of motor vehicle or altering or omitting any category for the time being mentioned there,ii substituting a different age for the age for the time being specified in sub-paragraph (i) of that paragraph,b paragraph (a) or (b) of the definition of “new driver period” in paragraph (4) by substituting different periods for any of the periods for the time being specified there,c paragraph (5)(a) by substituting different ages for either of the ages for the time being specified there,d paragraph (8)(a) by substituting a different age for the age for the time being specified there.13 An order under paragraph (12) shall not be made unless a draft ofthe order has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, the Assembly.”
(4)In Article 177 (identification of drivers, passengers etc. in vehicles)—
(a)in sub-paragraph (a) of paragraph (1), for “names and addresses” substitute “ names, addresses, ages and relationship to driver ”,
(b)after sub-paragraph (b) of that paragraph, insert—“ba any passenger in the vehicle shall, if required as aforesaid, give any information which it is in his power to give as regards the names, addresses, ages and relationship to the driver of any passenger at the time of the alleged offence;”
(c)after that paragraph, insert—“1A Where the offence of which the driver is alleged to be guilty is—a an offence under Article 19AB(8); andb in respect of contravention of the specified restriction in Article 19AB(5)(b) (passenger carrying restriction during new driver period),the requirement in paragraph (1)(a) for the driver on demand to give to a constable the names, addresses, ages and relationship to the driver of any passengers carried in the vehicle at the time of the alleged offence which it is in his power to give applies whether or not the driver is the owner of the vehicle.”
(d)after paragraph (2), insert—“3 Where the alleged offence is—a under Article 19AB(8); andb in respect of contravention of the specified restriction in Article 19AB(5)(b) (passenger carrying restriction during new driver period),the driver of the vehicle shall, if requested to do so by the constable, produce at such police station as the constable may specify, before the end of the period of 7 days beginning with the day of the request, such further evidence as regards the names, addresses, ages and relationship to the driver of any passengers in the vehicle as the constable may request.4 It is a defence in proceedings for an offence under this Article inrelation to an offence under paragraph (8) of Article 19AB, which was attributable to contravention of the specified restriction in paragraph (5)(b) of that Article, for a person to show that he exercised all due diligence to avoid committing such an offence.”
(5)In Part 1 of Schedule 1 to the Offenders Order (prosecution and punishment of offences under the Road Traffic Orders)—
(b)in the entry relating to offences under Article 177 of that Order, in column (7), for “6” substitute “ (a) 3 if the driver of the vehicle is alleged to be guilty of an offence under Article 19AB(8) of the Order of 1981 (failure to comply with any of the specified restrictions during the new driver period), (b) 6 in any other case ”.
Minimum period of holding provisional licence in certain cases
16Provisional licence to be held for minimum period in certain cases#
(1)The Order of 1981 is amended as follows.
(2)In Article 5 (tests of competence to drive)—
(a)after paragraph (2), insert—“2ZA Except as provided by paragraph (2ZB) and under paragraph(4A), no person holding a provisional licence authorising him to drive a category B motor vehicle is to be permitted to take the part of the test of competence to drive such a vehicle that is the practical test unless he has held the licence for not less than 6 months immediately before the date on which the practical test is to be taken.2ZB Paragraph (2ZA) does not apply to—a a person who, while he holds the provisional licence, also holds a licence or permit which, by virtue of an order made under the Motor Vehicles (International Circulation) Act 1952, entitles him to drive a category B motor vehicle in Northern Ireland,b a person who is required to pass a test of competence to drive by virtue of—i an order under Article 41 of the Offenders Order (or section 36 of the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988), orii Article 6 of, or paragraph 6 or 9 of Schedule 1 to, the Road Traffic (New Drivers) (Northern Ireland) Order 1998 (or section 4 of, or paragraph 6 or 9 of Schedule 1 to, the Road Traffic (New Drivers) Act 1995).2ZC The Department may by order—a amend paragraph (2ZA) by—i adding any further category of motor vehicle or altering or omitting any category for the time being mentioned there,ii substituting a different period of time for the period for the time being specified there,b make any amendment of paragraph (2ZB), or Article 19D, that it considers appropriate for giving full effect to any such amendment of paragraph (2ZA).2ZD An order under paragraph (2ZC) shall not be made unless a draftof the order has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, the Assembly.”
(b)after paragraph (4), insert—“4A Regulations may prescribe cases in which persons are exemptfrom the requirement imposed by paragraph (2ZA) and may in particular—a limit the exemption to persons in prescribed circumstances,b limit the exemption to a prescribed period,c attach conditions to the exemption.”
(3)In Article 19D ((interpretation of Part 2), in paragraph (1) at the appropriate places insert—““category B motor vehicle” has the same meaning as in the Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1996 (see regulation 3 and Schedule 1);“practical test” has the same meaning as in the Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1996 (see regulation 2(1));”
Training of provisional licence holders in certain cases etc.
17Approved programmes of training: category B motor vehicles and motor bicycles#
(1)The Order of 1981 is amended as follows.
(2)After Article 5 (tests of competence to drive), insert—“5A 1 Except as provided under paragraph (6), no person submittinghimself for the part of the test of competence to drive a vehicle mentioned in paragraph (2) that is the practical test is to be permitted to take the practical test unless he produces a logbook, either—a with his application for an appointment for the practical test, orb to the person who is to conduct the test.2 The vehicles are—a a category B motor vehicle,b a motor bicycle.3 The Department may by order amend paragraph (2) by adding anyfurther category of motor vehicle or altering or omitting any category for the time being mentioned there.4 An order under paragraph (3) shall not be made unless a draft of theorder has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, the Assembly.5 Except as provided under paragraph (6), no person submittinghimself for the part of the test of competence to drive a motor bicycle that is the special manoeuvres test or the practical test is to be permitted to take the special manoeuvres test or practical test unless he produces the prescribed certificate of completion by him of an approved training course for motor cyclists, either—a with his application for an appointment for the test, orb to the person who is to conduct the test.6 Regulations may prescribe cases in which persons are exempt fromthe requirement imposed by paragraph (1) or (5).7 Regulations under paragraph (6) may—a limit the exemption to persons in prescribed circumstances,b limit the exemption to a prescribed period,c attach conditions to the exemption,d regulate applications for, and the issue and form of, certificates evidencing a person's exemption from the requirement.8 Regulations may make provision as to the making, in connectionwith the design, supply and issue of logbooks, of reasonable charges in relation to the discharge of the functions of the Department in connection with logbooks (including the issuing of guidance in connection with logbooks and the taking of other steps to inform people in relation to logbooks).”
(3)After Article 13A (residence requirement for grant of licences), insert—“13B 1 Regulations may make provision as respects the training, in the driving of category B vehicles or motor bicycles of persons wishing to obtain licences authorising the driving of such vehicles, by means of programmes of training in accordance with the regulations.2 Regulations under paragraph (1) may in particular make provision asto—a the nature of the relevant programmes of training,b the evidence to be recorded as to the completion of such a programme,c the period of validity of the evidence and any document in which it is to be recorded,d the making of reasonable charges in relation to the discharge of the functions of the Department under the regulations, the issuing of guidance in connection with relevant programmes of training and the taking of other steps to inform people in relation to such programmes.13C 1 Regulations may make provision as respects the training, in the driving of motor bicycles of persons wishing to obtain licences authorising the driving of motor bicycles, by means of courses of training provided in accordance with the regulations.2 Regulations under paragraph (1) may in particular make provision asto—a the nature of the courses of training,b the approval by the Department of the persons providing the courses and the withdrawal of its approval,c the maximum amount of any charges payable by persons undergoing the training,d certificates evidencing the successful completion by persons of a course of training and the supply by the Department of the forms which are to be used for such certificates,e the making, in connection with the supply of forms of certificates, of reasonable charges in relation to the discharge of the functions of the Department under the regulations.”
(4)In Article 19D (interpretation of Part 2)—
(a)in paragraph (1), at the appropriate places, insert—““category A motorcycle”, category A1 motorcycle” and category A2 motorcycle” each has the same meaning as in the Motor Vehicle (Driving Licences) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1996 (see regulation 3 and Schedule 1);“special manoeuvres test” has the same meaning as in the Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1996 (see regulation 2(1));”
(b)after that paragraph, insert—“1ZA In this Part, “logbook” means a document—i in which is recorded any driving lessons, or practice, undertaken by a person in preparation for the practical test, the person's progress through the relevant approved programme of training and such other information as the Department may determine;ii which is signed by an appropriate person, as confirmation that the person signing is satisfied that the person preparing for the practical test has successfully completed the relevant approved programme of training.1ZB In paragraph (1ZA)—a “an appropriate person”—i in relation to a category B motor vehicle, is an approved driving instructor note... or a qualified driver;ii in relation to a category A1 motorcycle, is an approved motorcycle instructor note... or a qualified driver;iii in relation to a category A or A2 motorcycle, is an approved motorcycle instructor note...;b “approved driving instructor” and “approved motorcycle instructor” means a person who is registered in the register maintained by the Department under Article 51 of the Order of 2007 for the purposes of Part 5 of that Order, to give instruction (in accordance with Article 48 of that Order) in relation to the driving of a category B motor vehicle or (as the case may be) a motor bicycle;c “qualified driver”, in relation to a category B motor vehicle, has the same meaning as for the purposes of regulation 12 of the Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1996 (see regulation 11);d “qualified driver”, in relation to a category A1 motorcycle, means a person who—i is 21 years of age or over;ii holds a full licence to drive a category A1 motorcycle by virtue of having passed a test referred to in Article 19AC(2); andiii has held the full licence for a continuous period of not less than 3 years or for periods amounting in aggregate to not less than 3 years;e “the relevant approved programme of training” means the programme of training prescribed in regulations made under Article 13B(1) for category B motor vehicles or (as the case may be) motor bicycles.”
(c)in paragraph (1A), for “13(3A)” substitute “ 13C(1) ”.
(5)In Article 174 (false statements, forgery etc. in connection with certain documents)—
(a)in paragraph (2A)—
(i)after sub-paragraph (d) insert—“da any logbook required by paragraph (1) of Article 5A to be produced in relation to taking the practical test for a vehicle referred to in paragraph (2) of that Article;”
(ii)in sub-paragraph (e) for “13(3A)” substitute “ 13C(1) ”,
(b)after that paragraph insert—“2AB In paragraph (2A), “logbook” and “practical test” have the samemeaning as in Part II.”
18Revocation of licence: forged etc. logbook#
(1)In the Order of 1981—
(a)in Article 11A (driving after refusal or revocation of licence), in paragraph (1)(a) in sub-paragraph (ii) after “Article 10(1) or (2)” insert “ or 15ZA(2) ”,
(b)in the italic heading before Article 13 (grant of licences), at the end add “ etc. ”,
(c)after Article 15, insert—“15ZA 1 Where a person is convicted of an offence under paragraph(2)(a) or (b) of Article 174 in respect of a document referred to at paragraph (2A)(da) of that Article (a logbook), the court must send notice of the conviction to the Department.2 Where the Department is sent notice under paragraph (1), it mayserve notice in writing on the person—a revoking his licence with effect from such date as may be specified in the notice served by it, not being earlier than the date of service,b requiring him forthwith to surrender his licence to the Department.3 A person whose licence is revoked by notice under paragraph (2)must deliver up his licence forthwith to the Department.4 A person who, without reasonable excuse, fails to comply with theduty under paragraph (3) is guilty of an offence under this Order.5 A person does not fail to comply with the duty under paragraph (3)where—a he cannot surrender his licence forthwith in consequence of the fact that he is not in possession of it, having surrendered it to a constable or authorised person (within the meaning of Part IV of the Offenders Order) on receiving a fixed penalty notice given to him under Article 60 of that Order, andb he surrenders the licence to the Department immediately on its return to him.”
(2)In Part 1 of Schedule 1 to the Offenders Order (prosecution and punishment of offences under the Road Traffic Orders), after the entry relating to offences under Article 15(7) of the Order of 1981 insert—“”
Part 4 · Protective headgear: extension of requirements
21Extension of requirements as regards protective headgear#
(1)In Article 27 of the Order of 1995 (persons driving or riding on motor cycles to wear protective headgear)—
(a)in paragraph (1), after “motor cycles” insert “ or other motor vehicles ”,
(b)in paragraph (3), after “motor cycle” insert “ or other motor vehicle ”.
(2)In Article 28(1) of that Order (types of protective helmets for motor cyclists), after “motor cycles”, in both places where it occurs, insert “ or other motor vehicles ”.
Part 5 · Miscellaneous and General
23Supplementary, incidental and consequential etc. provision#
(1)The Department may by order make such supplementary, incidental, consequential, transitional, transitory or saving provision as it considers appropriate—
(a)for the purposes of, or in consequence of, or for giving full effect to, this Act or any provision of it,
(b)in connection with the coming into operation of any provision of this Act.
(2)An order under subsection (1) may amend, repeal, revoke or otherwise modify any statutory provision (including this Act).
(3)In subsection (2), “modify” includes the making of additions, omissions and exceptions.
(4)Except as mentioned in subsection (5), an order made under this section is subject to negative resolution.
(5)An order under subsection (1) containing provision which adds to, replaces or omits any part of the text of Northern Ireland legislation or an Act of Parliament is not to be made unless a draft of the order has been laid before, and approved by resolution of, the Assembly.
(6)In this section—• “the Department” means the Department of the Environment,• “statutory provision” has the meaning given by section 1(f) of the Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954.
24Transitional and saving provisions#
Schedule 1 (which contains transitional and saving provisions) has effect.
25Repeals#
The provisions set out in the first column of Schedule 2 are repealed to the extent specified in the second column of that Schedule.
26Commencement#
(1)This Act, except this section and sections 1, 23 and 27, comes into operation on such day or days as the Department may by order appoint.
(2)Without prejudice to section 23(1), an order under subsection (1) may contain such transitional, transitory or saving provision as the Department considers necessary or expedient in connection with any provision brought into operation by the order.
(3)In this section, “the Department” has the same meaning as in section 23.
Schedule 1 · Transitional and saving provisions
Part 1 · Drink-driving
The prescribed limit
Choice of specimens
Fixed penalty offences
Disqualification on conviction
(10)Until the commencement of the substitution (by Article 11(1) of the Order of 2007) of new Articles 36 to 38 for Articles 36 to 39 of the Offenders Order, Article 36 of the Offenders Order has effect as if it were amended as follows (instead of as in section 14)—
(a)in paragraph (2), for “may” there were substituted “ must, unless for special reasons it thinks that to do so is inappropriate and subject to paragraph (4), ”,
(b)in paragraph (4)—
(i)after sub-paragraph (b), there were inserted “and”,
(ii)the word “and” after sub-paragraph (c) were omitted,
(iii)sub-paragraph (d) were omitted.
Miscellaneous
Part 2 · Learner and new drivers
Minimum period for which provisional licence to be held in certain cases
(12)The amendments of the Order of 1981 made by section 16 do not apply, for a period of 6 months beginning with the day on which the amendments are commenced, in relation to a person whose provisional licence was granted before that dayTraining of provisional licence holders in certain cases etc.
Training of provisional licence holders in certain cases etc.
(13)The amendment of the Order of 1981 made by section 17(2) does not apply, for a period of 6 months beginning with the day on which the amendment is commenced, in relation to a person whose provisional licence, or relevant permit, was granted before the commencement of the amendment.
(14)In paragraph 13, “relevant permit” means a licence or permit which, by virtue of an Order made under the Motor Vehicles (International Circulation) Act 1952, entitles the person to drive a category B motor vehicle or motor bicycle in Northern Ireland.
(15)Until the commencement of the amendments (by Article 40(5) of, and Schedule 5 to, the Order of 2007) of the Order of 1981 (removal of references to counterpart to licence)—
(a)Article 15ZA of that Order (inserted by section 18(1)(c)) has effect as if—
(i)the reference in paragraph (2)(b) to “licence” were a reference to “licence and its counterpart”,
(ii)the reference in paragraph (3) to “licence”, where it second occurs, were a reference to “licence and its counterpart”,
(iii)the reference in paragraph (5)(a) to “licence” were a reference to “licence and its counterpart” and the reference to “it”, in both places where it occurs, were a reference to “them”,
(iv)the reference in paragraph (5)(b) to “licence” were a reference to “licence and its counterpart” and the reference to “its” were a reference to “their”,
(b)the entry in Part 1 of Schedule 1 to the Offenders Order (prosecution and punishment of offences under the Road Traffic Orders) for offences under Article 15ZA(4) of the Order of 1981 (inserted by section 18(2)) has effect as if the reference in column 2 to “licence”, where it third occurs, were a reference to “licence and its counterpart”.
Restrictions in Articles 19 and 19A of the Order of 1981: learner and new drivers
(16)Notwithstanding their repeal by this Act, the following provisions continue to apply (and accordingly also continue in operation), for a period of 6 months beginning with the day on which the repeals are commenced, in relation to a person whose provisional licence was granted before that day—
(a)Article 19 of the Order of 1981 (speed limit of 45 miles per hour for provisional licence holders),
(b)the entry, in Part 1 of Schedule 1 to the Offenders Order (prosecution and punishment of offences under the Road Traffic Orders) for offences under that Article.
(17)Where, immediately before the day on which section 19 is commenced, a person is subject to Article 19A of the Order of 1981 (specified restrictions on newly qualified drivers for a 12 month period of restriction), the following continue to apply (and accordingly also continue in operation) after that day in respect of the person—
(a)Article 19A (instead of Articles 19AB and 19AC, substituted by section 19 for Articles 19A and 19B),
(b)the entry in Part 1 of Schedule 1 to the Offenders Order for offences under that Article.
(18)Where immediately before the day on which section 19 is commenced, a person holds a provisional licence, the person on passing a test of competence to drive on or after that day but before the expiry of the period of 6 months after that day, becomes subject to Article 19A of the Order of 1981 (restrictions on newly qualified drivers for a 12 month period of restriction) (instead of Articles 19AB and 19AC, substituted by section 19 for Articles 19A and 19B); and Article 19A (and the entry in Part 1 of Schedule 1 to the Offenders Order for offences under Article 19A) continue in operation accordingly for that period of 12 months.
Part 3 · General
(20)In this Schedule, “category B motor vehicle”, “motor bicycle”, “provisional licence” and “test of competence to drive” have the same meanings as in Article 19D(1) of the Order of 1981.
Schedule 2 · Repeals
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